In this photo: Fireworks light up the night sky over CSU's campus at the recent Tiki Frosh celebration, marking the beginning of a new school year.

The influx of 1,550 freshmen is an increase of 222 over last year and includes six high school valedictorians. Read more here.

Make Plans to Attend Homecoming

What could be more fun than reminiscing with former classmates, seeing how much the campus has changed, and meeting some of the students who attend CSU today? Cleveland State University wants to welcome you home! Join us for Homecoming 2012! This year we celebrate the Classes of '62 (50th reunion), '87 (25th reunion), '02 (10th reunion) and '07 (5th reunion). Click here for a schedule.

Don't Miss One of the Highlights of Homecoming

The Distinguished Alumni Awards, sponsored by the University and the Alumni Association, celebrates achievement and highlights the Viking impact on the world at large. Click here for more information and sponsorship opportunities. Click here to buy an ad.

Visit the complete alumni events calendar here.The First ExhibitionOpening Friday, September 7, 5:00 p.m.
The Galleries at CSU
Celebrate The Galleries at CSU's new venue in the heart of the University's recently launched Arts Campus at PlayhouseSquare. This exhibit celebrates the first CSU faculty group show in 15 years. Click here for more information.Bay Area Alumni ReceptionSaturday, September 8, 6:30 p.m.
Picchetti Winery
Cupertino, CA 95014
Click here for more information.

Monte Ahuja College of Business Hall of Fame Induction CeremonyFriday, September 21, 5:00 p.m.
Join Steve Percy, Interim Dean of the Monte Ahuja College of Business, for the induction of four outstanding alumni into the Business Hall of Fame. For more information, click here.

Alumni Job ClubTuesday, September 25, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 9, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Career Services Center, Rhodes Tower West
2nd Floor, Conference Room
Develop a strategy for your job search, plan an approach, and execute
the plan with the help of Career Services professionals. Call the Alumni Relations Office at 216.687.2078 to register and for more details.

About Town:
CSU's Wind Turbine at Progressive FieldWednesday, October 24, 5:30 p.m.
Terrace Club at Progressive Field
Dr. Majid Rashidi will discuss the second generation of Cleveland State University's patented "wind amplification turbine system," which was installed at the Cleveland Indians' Progressive Field this past spring. Click here for more information.

CSU Homecoming and ReunionThursday, October 11 - Sunday, October 14
Click here for the complete schedule. Call the Alumni Office at 216.687.2078 for more information.

Almost Alumni Dinners Promote Networking, Seek Volunteer Hosts

The goal of these dinners is to strengthen the CSU community by connecting current students with Viking alumni. As an alumnus, we are asking you to assist with this year's dinners by acting as a host. As a host, your job is simple – just make sure the students feel comfortable participating in the conversation related to the topic. Click here to find out how you can help.

We Want to Help You Land Your Next Job

To ensure that we provide career programming and services that are of value to you and suit your current needs, we are asking for your input via an online survey. Click here to access the survey.

Featured Alumni Benefits

As an alumnus of CSU, you are eligible to receive the lowest rate available for covered and uncovered parking at Airport Fast Park and Park Place at Cleveland Hopkins Airport. Register here for a Fast Park Card to start saving.

A gift today to the CSU Foundation lays a Foundation for Engaged Learning. Click here to give now.